Maruti Celerio vs Datsun Go: Specs, Features and Price comparison

2014 Auto Expo showcased two currently rivalling A segment hot cakes – Maruti Celerio and Datsun Go. While Datsun Go has sold over 2,000 units within 10 days of its launch, Maruti Celerio on the other hand, has been more successful. It has generated about 1,000 unit bookings per day in the first month since launch which has pushed Maruti into thinking of doubling its production to 10,000 units per month.

Most of the car buyers of this section of cars are sensitive about looks and perks they get for their hard-earned money, and both the cars are well received by their target audience. The Celerio offers Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) which is but a regular gearbox with automated gear shifting mechanism that performs very well in stop-go traffic conditions.

The AMT version of Celerio has typical Reverse, Neutral and Drive modes with manual shifting slot to the left. The amazing automatic variant is the USP among senior citizens and commuters through dense traffic.

The wide horizontal front chrome grille of Celerio’s conjoins with headlamps, making the car look wider with better road presence. The Go on the other hand looks more charming with its pouting chrome grille.

Suzuki’s ‘Curve in, Curve Out’ (CICO) styling makes the Celerio look a segment above the Datsun Go, although the latter is based on Nissan Micra’s V-platform with refreshed interior and exterior design cues. Other design features covering the perimeter of both cars are simple and to the trend.

The Go features a strategically placed smartphone holder on the centre of the dashboard console with nearby USB charging port and a 3.5mm Aux-In port to add tune to the modest speaker system. While the Celerio offers Music system & steering mounted controls only on the top-end ZXi variant, the AMT goers are puzzled by the lack of ZXi variant in their choice of drive. Celerio AMT VXi model has no remote keyless entry as well.

Both the cars produce identical max power of 68PS but the torquey Go climaxes a thousand rpm earlier. The 1.2-litre 3 cylinder DOHC engine on the Go is the same as found in Micra but tuned to do 20.63 kmpl. While the 1.0-litre 3 cylinder K10B engine in Celerio delivers 23.1 kmpl (both MT & AMT). Although being heavier by around 100kg, the Go sprints 0-100 kmph faster than Celerio by close to 2 seconds.

Check out the spec comparison chart below:

Specifications

Datsun Go

Maruti Celerio

Engine

1198cc, 3 cyl, 12v DOHC

998cc, 3 cyl, 12v K10B

Max Power

68PS @ 5,000 rpm

68PS @ 6,000 rpm

Max Torque

104Nm @ 4,000 rpm

90Nm @ 3,500 rpm

Transmission

5MT

5MT / 5AMT

0-100 Sprint

13.3 sec

15.05 sec

Dimensions (LxWxH)

3785x1635x1485 mm

3600x1600x1560

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2425 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm

165 mm

Min. Turning Raduis

4.6 m

4.7 m

Fuel Efficiency (ARAI)

20.63 kmpl

23.1 kmpl

Kerb Weight

925 kg

830 kg

Suspension

Front / Rear

McPherson Strut /

H-Type Torsion Beam

McPherson Strut /

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

Brakes F / R

Ventilated Disc / Drum

Ventilated Disc / Drum

Tires (F & R)

155/70 – R13

155/80 – R13 (LXi)

165/70 – R14 (VXi)

Boot Volume

265 litres

235 liters

Tank Capacity

35 litres

35 liters

Price (Ex-Delhi)

3.12 – 3.70 lakhs

3.76 – 4.79 lakhs

Of the two, we vote for the Datsun Go as it offers more space, power. driving fun and a better overall package as compared to the Maruti Celerio. The only reason we would prefer the Celerio, is for its AMT. Read our Datsun Go review here.

About the author

Sagar Patel

A first drive in a manual rickety old van was enough to pave the road forward for Sagar Patel. When not driving or riding, his dexterity shifts gear to voice passion through words via reviews, and news, all the while, closely monitoring updates from the auto industry.